Regent, please maintain your aloof image.

Inside the carriage, Su Qianrou and Lin Rong sat.

Su Qianrou said indignantly, "So it turns out that asking us to move back was a pretense, and their real intention was to ask us for money. The Marquis's family is a century-old family, when did it become so poor?"

“Neither your grandmother nor your aunt are cut out for business; they simply don’t have the mind for it. So, even though the Marquis’s estate has many properties, they couldn’t keep them. Moreover, the Marquis’s estate has a lot of people to support, and they can’t use their dowry to supplement their household income. Therefore, they had no choice but to sell off their properties, which is why the Marquis’s estate has very little left now.”

"I've never seen such a shameless person in my life. They squandered their family fortune and now expect us to foot the bill. How can someone be so shameless?"

“Before, your aunt had five hundred taels of silver that I gave her, which she could use to buy bird’s nest for the old lady. But since we moved out, I haven’t given any more money to the Marquis’s mansion. Some time ago, the Marquis’s mansion really couldn’t afford it, so your aunt stopped giving the old lady bird’s nest. When the old lady found out, she was furious. Helpless, your aunt had to tell her the truth, and that’s when she found out that the Marquis’s mansion was out of money.”

"So they set their sights on us."

"Ok".

"Then why make them move back? Wouldn't moving back cost more money?"

“It was your grandfather who wanted us to move back, but the old lady and your eldest uncle were unwilling. They were worried that your grandfather would hand over the Marquis’s mansion to your father.”

"Only they care," Su Qianrou said dismissively.

"Alright, let's not talk about them anymore, let's talk about you."

"What's wrong with me?"

"When do you plan to return to the Prince's Palace?"

"Mother, I've only been at home for one day, and you're already thinking of kicking me out."

"I'm not trying to send you away, but now that you're married, it's not good for you to always stay at your parents' house. Otherwise, people will gossip. Also, the Empress Dowager will be unhappy if she finds out. Besides, we can't expect the Prince to stay at your parents' house with you forever."

“I don’t want him to stay, but he’s just too lazy to leave. What can I do?”

"You, now the prince's heart is all on you, and instead of taking this opportunity to keep him firmly in check, you're avoiding him. What are you thinking?"

"If I don't avoid him, I'm afraid I'll die in bed," Su Qianrou thought to herself, then said, "Mother, don't worry about me. I know what I'm doing."

"You," Lin Rong said helplessly, but she couldn't bear to say anything to her, so she could only let her be.

Youlan Courtyard

That evening, Su Qianrou was reading on the couch when Mu Jinchen walked in and hugged her from behind.

"I've finished playing chess with my dad," Su Qianrou said calmly.

"Ok".

"Then why aren't you going back to the Prince's Mansion and instead coming here?"

"Of course I'm here to see my wife," he said, and then kissed Su Qianrou on the cheek.

Su Qianrou turned around, then cupped his face in her hands and said, "But your wife doesn't want to entertain you today, so you should go back quickly."

"That won't do. Wherever Madam is, that's where I'll be."

"Don't forget, you are the aloof Regent. Being this clingy isn't your style."

"I'm going to stick to you, you'll never get rid of me in this lifetime," he said, pulling her into his arms and holding her close.

"You really should let the ministers see what you look like now," Su Qianrou said helplessly.

"It doesn't matter if you see it."

Su Qianrou had no choice but to reach out and hug him.

Neither of them spoke, and they embraced each other tightly.

Pinshixuan

Su Qianrou came to check the accounts. As she walked to the door and was about to go in, she bumped into someone and subconsciously said, "Sorry."

"Don't you have eyes?"

"How dare you speak like that."

"Luo Peng".

"Spring Bamboo".

Mu Xiaoyun and Su Qianrou stopped them in unison.

Then, Su Qianrou said, "I'm sorry."

"It's alright, are you okay?"

"fine".

The two fell silent, and the atmosphere became somewhat awkward. Just then, Lin Yulin called out from inside, "Cousin, what are you doing standing at the door? Come in quickly."

"They're here... I'll go in first."

"Ok".

Then, Su Qianrou walked past him and went inside.

Mu Xiaoyun looked at her.

"Your Highness," Luo Peng called out.

"Go check her identity."

"The prince has taken a liking to her."

Mu Xiaoyun gave him a fierce look.

"It was my oversight, Your Highness. Please forgive me."

Mu Xiaoyun said nothing and walked away.

Luo Peng hurriedly followed.

Prince Yu's Mansion

Mu Xiaoyun is enjoying tea.

Luo Peng came over and said, "Your Highness, we've found out."

"explain".

"She is the Regent's wife."

Mu Xiaoyun paused, looking at him, "You said she is the Regent's Consort."

"Yes".

Mu Xiaoyun put down her teacup and said, "No wonder even the usually abstinent Regent Prince fell for her charms. She is indeed a beauty of unparalleled grace." Then she chuckled and added, "What a pity."

Having learned his lesson, Luo Peng remained silent this time, standing quietly to the side.

A few days later, having nothing to do, Su Qianrou invited Yang Shanshan and Li Nanyi to go shopping.

At this moment, the three of them were strolling on the street, buying whatever delicious food or fun things they saw along the way, without considering the price at all. It has to be said that rich people can be capricious.

The three then went to a cosmetics shop, where they heard arguing as soon as they entered.

"Bring it to me."

"This is the one I liked first."

"If you haven't paid, then it's not yours."

"I'll give you the money when my husband arrives."

"Who knows when your husband will arrive? You give it to me."

I won't give it to you.

"If you don't have money to buy anything, give it to me now."

The two got into a fight over a box of rouge.

The shopkeeper was extremely anxious, pleading, "Ladies, please stop fighting! Please stop!"

"I never expected that buying rouge would lead to such a lively scene," Yang Shanshan joked.

At this moment, Su Qianrou recognized Liu Xiang, but did not say anything.

Unintentionally, Liu Xiang also saw her, and immediately stopped what she was doing, and walked towards her, "Third cousin, what a coincidence, you're here to buy rouge too."

"Cousin, how come I didn't know you had a younger cousin?"

"A distant relative".

"Cousin, we haven't seen each other for a long time. It's a rare occasion to meet today, so why don't we have a meal together?"

"No need."

"Could it be that my third cousin has become the regent's wife and now looks down on us poor relatives?"

"Nanyi, have you ever heard a saying?" Yang Shanshan asked.

"What".

"The most valuable quality in a person is self-awareness."

"Yes, indeed."

Liu Xiang knew perfectly well that they were talking about her, so she glared at them angrily.

Su Qianrou said calmly, "What do you think, Cousin Xiang'er?"

"I don't think my third cousin is that kind of person."

"If that's the case, why did Cousin Xiang'er say those things?"

"I...I...I didn't mean it, Third Cousin, please don't be angry. I apologize to you, please forgive me."

Yang Shanshan really wanted to roll her eyes at her.

Su Qianrou remained silent.

Liu Xiang couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed.